14Synonyms found for lionize

Word Origin & History

lionize "to treat (someone) as a celebrity," used by Scott, 1809, and preserves lion in the sense of "person of note who is much sought-after" (1715), originally in reference to the lions formerly kept in the Tower of London (referred to thus from late 16c.), objects of general curiosity that every visitor in town was taken to see. Related: Lionized.

Example Sentences for lionize

He was a rare recluse in a society that has come to lionize wealth and business success.